George Eastham
Born: 23rd September 1936
Died: 20th December 2024
Age: 88
Category: Football
George Edward Eastham, OBE was an English footballer who played as a midfielder or inside forward for Newcastle United, Arsenal and Stoke City, as well as being a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad.
He is also notable for his involvement in a 1963 court case which proved a landmark in improving players' freedom to move between clubs.